Maggie Slepian

2 days ago | backpacker.com | Maggie Slepian

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. On our first day on the Appalachian Trail, my partner and I shuffled eight miles in a cold drizzle from Springer Mountain to Hawk Mountain Shelter, stopping a half-dozen times to adjust our 35-pound packs, shed layers, and stretch our calves.

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Maggie Slepian |Jasmine Grant

Credit: Travel + Leisure It feels like our laptops come everywhere with us these days. While we aren’t complaining about the increasing ability to work from anywhere, it means that we have to be extra diligent about protecting our precious and very delicate computers. That’s where a good laptop case or laptop sleeve comes in, which I find especially important when traveling with a bag that doesn’t have a dedicated laptop compartment.

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Ali Ball |Maggie Slepian

Osprey Skarab 22 Hiking BackpackFor a full-day hiking pack, 20 to 24 litres is a good baseline size, with more than enough space for layers, snacks, and water for longer outings. This pack hugs close to your back with a multi-layer perforated mesh over a foam back sheet for stability without getting sweaty, and stretchy water bottle pockets you can reach without taking the pack off. This has a wide-mouth design that makes for easy packing, and comes with a 2.5L reservoir.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Maggie Slepian

4 hours agoFresh Finds at Sea Otter (Part 5) - Tiny Shock Pump, New Bell, Hubs, GPS & More... This coverage is supported in part by REDSHIFT, learn more about their new Top-Shelf flat bar here: https://bit.ly/44h8g6u In our latest video, Neil highlights some of the more unexpected finds from this year’s Sea Otter Classic. From SPD sandals and new head units to unique full-suspension bikes and innovative tire inserts, there’s no shortage of fresh and unusual gear in our final round of coverage.

3 weeks ago | popularmechanics.com | Maggie Slepian

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Hiking socks are often overlooked in favor of more exciting purchases like new hiking boots or the latest backpacking backpacks, but the importance of choosing the best hiking socks for your feet can’t be overstated. Hiking socks differ from everyday socks in terms of their material, cushioning, and seams.